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pica disorder in children, causes, dangers and treatment

pica disorder is a condition in which a child repeatedly eats non food items such as mud ,chalk ,paper ,paint, soap, hair, stones,where this behavior is not developmentaliy normal. This behavior is not mischief or bad behavior.In many cases ,it is a sign of an underlying problem that needs attention. Common causes of pica in children iron deficiency anemia Zinc or other mineral deficiency Nutritional imbalance Developmental delays or autism spectrum disorder Stress,neglect or emotional deprivation poor supervision or unhygenic surroundings Warning signs parents should notice Child craves non food item daily Eating mud,chalk,paint,paper,ice repeatedly Stomach pain,constipation or diarrhoea pale skin,weakness,poor apetite Frequent infections or poor growth Why pica can be dangerous If ignored pica can lead to intestinal blockage worm infestation lead poisoning Severe anemia poor physical and mental development how pica is diagnosed blood test stool examination developmental test Treatment Identify the cause and treat it punishment does not help c